Meaning of the word "work in groups" in English

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work in groups

US /wɜːrk ɪn ɡruːps/
UK /wɜːk ɪn ɡruːps/
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Phrase

to collaborate or perform a task together with several other people

Example:
The teacher asked the students to work in groups of four.
It is often more productive to work in groups when brainstorming new ideas.